Sleep apnea is a serious condition, causing breathing to stop and start several times during sleep. The most common form of the condition is obstructive sleep apnea, where the throat narrows, blocking ...

What is a sleep study? A sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, is a diagnostic test that monitors various body functions while a person is asleep. It is most commonly used to diagnose sleep ...

Upper airway blockage during sleep can lead to episodes of interrupted breathing Medically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MD Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common type of sleep apnea, is very ...